I'm a Good Mother: Affirmations for the not-so-perfect mom
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This delightful book offers sixty affirmations that she is. But more than that, with each affirmation, Gigi Schweikert shares an encouraging message, an easy-to-do action step for today, a prayer, and a scripture. The perfect gift for a friend of loved one or a pick-me-up book for yourself, this book will inspire and encourage moms of all ages.
Gigi Schweikert
Gigi Taylor Schweikert is a national authority in early childhood education. As an expert in this field, Gigi has managed corporate childcare centers and their educational programs for over eighteen years. Gigi was the Director of the Early Childhood Education at United Nations in New York City and was also the cable television host of Today's Family. She also presents national, state, and local workshops for parents, teachers and corporations. Gigi lives in New Jersey with her husband and four children.
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I'm a Good Mother - Gigi Schweikert
"I’m a
Good
Mother"
A Devotional Book for the
not-so-perfect Mom
Gigi Schweikert
HOWARD
PUBLISHING CO.
Our purpose at Howard Publishing is to:
Increase faith in the hearts of growing Christians
Inspire holiness in the lives of believers
Instill hope in the hearts of struggling people everywhere
Because He’s coming again!
I’m a Good Mother
© 2005 Gigi Schweikert
All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America
Published by Howard Publishing Co., Inc.
3117 North 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291-2227
www.howardpublishing.com
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Edited by Between the Lines
Interior design by LinDee Loveland
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Schweikert, Gigi, 1962-
I’m a good mother : affirmations for the not-so-perfect mom / Gigi Schweikert.
p. cm.
ISBN: 1-58229-412-7
eISBN: 978-1-451-60534-1
1. Mothers—Miscellanea. 2. Motherhood—Miscellanea. 3. Mother and child—Miscellanea. 4. Child rearing—Miscellanea. 5. Affirmations. I. Title.
HQ759.S2919 2005
242′.6431—dc22
2004054106
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of the publisher except in the case of brief quotations within critical articles and reviews.
Scriptures are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.
to all the good mothers
—especially my mother
Contents
Introduction
1. I am my child’s most important influence.
2. I spend time with my child.
3. I protect my child.
4. I am an advocate for my child.
5. I set the tone with my child.
6. I teach my child to be generous.
7. I make our home a place of peace.
8. I have friends who have children.
9. I teach my child right from wrong.
10. I show my child how to live joyfully.
11. I see my child’s true success.
12. I discipline my child.
13. I rest, and my child rests.
14. I sing with my child.
15. I guide our family to live as one.
16. I listen to my child.
17. I appreciate my child’s individuality
18. I cry
19. I laugh.
20. I do not feel guilty.
21. I spend time outside each day with my child.
22. My behavior influences my child.
23. I teach my child to enjoy his work.
24. I am consistent.
25. I work to understand my child’s perspective.
26. I demand mutual respect.
27. I don’t worry what others think of me.
28. I am pleased with my efforts.
29. I eat dinner with my child.
30. I develop family traditions.
31. I dream with my child.
32. I read to my child.
33. I accept my child as she is.
34. I ask my child for forgiveness.
35. I share decision making when appropriate.
36. I expect excellence, not perfection.
37. I celebrate my child’s best efforts and successes.
38. I am organized.
39. I pray for my child every day
40. I am confident.
41. I play with my child.
42. I watch my child sleep.
43. I encourage my child’s creativity.
44. I make our home a place my child wants to be.
45. I help my child develop confidence.
46. I set boundaries for my child.
47. I pray with my child.
48. I teach my child not to be afraid.
49. I have quiet times each day.
50. I volunteer to help at my child’s school.
51. I take care of my child.
52. I control my anger.
53. I am content as a mother.
54. I overcome my own fears for my child.
55. I teach my child to be thankful.
56. I learn from my child.
57. I make simple things special for my child.
58. I show my child the world.
59. I am the best mother I can be.
60. I am blessed to be a mother.
Introduction
You are a good mother. Even though you may not always feel like a good mother or act like a good